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Superhero Action movies

Action powered by super abilities, secret identities, and larger-than-life threats, with civilians and cities on the line.

141. Superman: Doomsday

Superman: Doomsday
Action Animation Science Fiction Superhero Action Adult Animation
7.0
20071h 15minUnited States
Director: Lauren Montgomery

Overview

When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.

Themes

Burden of power, Concealed identity tension, Ethics of cloning, Corporate accountability, Public duty under threat, Trust in leadership

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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142. Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Science Fiction Action Adventure Superhero Action Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
7.6
20061h 56minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Richard Donner

Overview

Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust under suspicion, Authority under siege, Responsibility and sacrifice, Power loss vs humanity, Time and consequences

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Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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143. Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo

Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo
Animation Action Science Fiction TV Movie Anime
7.0
20061h 15minUnited States
Director: Michael Chang

Overview

After a battle with a high-tech villain named, Saiko-Tek, the Teen Titans travel to the city of Tokyo where they find themselves embroiled in a conflict with an ancient enemy.

Themes

Cultural clash and adaptation, Framing and deception, Technology escalation, Power vs accountability, Team cohesion under threat, Mythmaking and manipulation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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144. V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta
Action Thriller Science Fiction Superhero Action Political Thriller
8.1
20062h 12minGermany, United Kingdom
Director: James McTeigue

Overview

In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.

Themes

Fascism vs popular resistance, Fear as control, Propaganda vs truth, Mass mobilization and uprising, Vigilantism and legitimacy, Masked anonymity and identity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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145. Ultimate Avengers: The Movie

Ultimate Avengers: The Movie
Action Animation Family Adventure Science Fiction
6.7
20061h 12minUnited States
Director: Steven E. Gordon

Overview

When a nuclear missile was fired at Washington in 1945, Captain America managed to detonate it in the upper atmosphere. But then he fell miles into the icy depths of the North Atlantic, where he remained lost for over sixty years. But now, with the world facing the very same evil, Captain America must rise again as our last hope for survival.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Ethical use of power, Trust vs power dynamics, Collective leadership under pressure, Transformation and control, Alien life-form threat

Available on

Sky Store
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146. The Batman vs. Dracula

The Batman vs. Dracula
Animation Action Fantasy Mystery Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.6
20051h 23minUnited States
Director: Michael Goguen

Overview

Gotham City is terrorized not only by recent escapees Joker and Penguin, but by the original creature of the night, Dracula! Can Batman stop the ruthless vampire before he turns everyone in the city, including The Caped Crusader, Joker and Penguin, into his mindless minions?

Themes

Vampire contagion and fear, Duty to protect innocents, Disguise and manipulation, Power without mercy, Pursuit of a cure, Loyalty and control

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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147. Batman Begins

Batman Begins
Drama Crime Action Superhero Action Organized Crime
8.2
20052h 20minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Christopher Nolan

Overview

Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.

Themes

Fear as power, Institutional corruption and reform, Public persona vs private self, Underworld infiltration, Tech-driven city control, Vigilante justice dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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148. The Incredibles

The Incredibles
Action Adventure Animation Family Superhero Action
8.0
20041h 55minUnited States
Director: Brad Bird

Overview

Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Public distrust of power, Family versus career, Ambition and manipulation, Tech weaponization and control, Accountability and scapegoating

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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149. Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2
Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action City Adventure
7.5
20042h 7minUnited States
Director: Sam Raimi

Overview

Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since childhood. A certain anger begins to brew in his best friend Harry Osborn as well...

Themes

Dual identity pressure, Doctor scientist ethics, Death consequence awareness, Secret identity expectations, Tentacle influence peril, Romance under strain

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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150. The Punisher

The Punisher
Action Crime Drama Superhero Action Organized Crime
6.4
20042h 4minGermany, United States
Director: Jonathan Hensleigh

Overview

When undercover FBI agent Frank Castle's wife and son are slaughtered, he becomes 'the Punisher' -- a ruthless vigilante willing to go to any length to avenge his family.

Themes

Organized crime dynamics, Power and influence, Identity and disguise, Revenge and family costs, Undercover justice, Vigilantism vs legal system

Available on

MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
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